SAS raises fares as Iran war drives oil above $100

Scandinavian airline SAS has introduced a temporary fare adjustment on its flights as surging jet fuel prices push airlines to pass rising energy costs onto passengers. The move comes as the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran drives crude oil prices above $100 per barrel for the......

Oil surge to $120 revives global push for renewable energy

The ongoing war involving the United States and Israel against Iran has disrupted a significant share of global energy supplies, pushing oil prices sharply higher and renewing calls worldwide to accelerate the transition toward locally produced renewable energy. Now entering its second week, the conflict......

Oil above $100 fuels surge in global agricultural prices

Agricultural markets rose sharply Monday as crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran and disruptions to energy supply routes. The surge in oil prices has triggered ripple effects across global food markets, increasing fertilizer costs and boosting......

G7 weighs record oil reserve release as war drives crude above $100

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven held an emergency virtual meeting Monday to discuss a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves as global crude prices surged above $100 per barrel amid the escalating conflict involving Iran. The call, scheduled for 08:30 Eastern Time, included International......

India adds 24 billionaires, reaching 308 in latest global rich list

India's billionaire population climbed to 308, an increase of 24 from the previous year. The Hurun Global Rich List 2026, released Saturday, places the country third worldwide behind the United States and China. This expansion reflects sustained wealth creation amid strong economic momentum and robust......

Asian markets tumble as oil surpasses $100 for first time since 2022

Asian stock markets fell sharply after oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, sending shockwaves through global financial markets and intensifying fears that the expanding conflict involving Iran could trigger stagflation. Brent crude jumped as much as 20 percent to......

IMF warns Middle East conflict could reignite global inflation

The International Monetary Fund warned that the expanding conflict in the Middle East could push global inflation higher as oil prices approach $120 per barrel, adding new pressure to the world economy at a time when weak labor data in the United States is intensifying concerns about stagflation. IMF......

Asian stock markets plunge as oil prices surge past $115

Stock markets across Asia fell sharply on Monday as crude oil prices jumped above $115 per barrel, heightening concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could damage the global economy. South Korea’s Kospi index dropped more than 8 percent, triggering a circuit breaker......

Global food prices show slight increase in February

Global food prices experienced a slight increase in February, according to the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The FAO food price index reached 125.3 points, marking a 0.9% rise compared to its revised January value, though still 1.0% lower than the......

Oil prices soar after eight days of Middle East conflict

Oil prices have surged to levels not seen since 2023 following eight days of conflict in the Middle East. Investors are increasingly concerned as disruptions to oil flows from the Gulf region continue, fueled by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark closed at......

Fed signals possible rate hikes as oil shock rattles global markets

Global financial markets ended a turbulent week as surging oil prices and escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran triggered widespread investor anxiety and renewed concerns about inflation. Wall Street closed sharply lower on Friday after a volatile trading session. The Dow Jones......

French quantum startup Pasqal raises €340 million and targets dual Paris–Nasdaq listing

French quantum computing startup Pasqal has announced a major financing package of 340 million euros alongside a merger with a listed shell company, paving the way for a dual stock market listing in Paris and on the Nasdaq at a pre‑money valuation of 2 billion dollars. Half of the new funds, or 170......

Wall Street shifts strategy as US Iran conflict rattles global markets

As the war between the United States and Iran enters its second week, major Wall Street banks are rapidly adjusting investment strategies. Financial institutions are directing capital toward defense companies, energy producers and tangible assets while warning that a prolonged conflict could reshape......

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